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Houston Texans v Dallas Cowboys NFL Monday preview

The Houston Texans aim to strengthen their lead atop the AFC South when they take on the struggling Dallas Cowboys for NFL Monday.

Houston’s recent form has been rocky, highlighted by a heartbreaking loss to the Detroit Lions last Sunday.

Despite holding a commanding 16-point lead at halftime, the Texans faltered in the second half, conceding 19 unanswered points and losing on a last-second field goal.

Houston Texans Team News

The Texans have dropped three of their last four games, slipping to a 6-4 record.

Still, in one of the league’s weakest divisions, they remain securely in first place.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud has faced difficulties during this stretch, managing just two touchdown passes in the past four weeks.

Nevertheless, Houston enters as firm favorites at -370.37 with Sportingbet, particularly with the Cowboys relying on a backup quarterback.

Adding to their advantage, wide receiver Nico Collins is expected to return from a knee injury.

However, the Texans may be without defensive linemen Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) and Foley Fatukasi (foot), both listed as questionable.

Dallas Cowboys Team News

The Cowboys endured their fourth consecutive loss last Sunday, falling to the Philadelphia Eagles in a lopsided 34-6 defeat.

With Dak Prescott out for the season, backup quarterback Cooper Rush struggled mightily, throwing for just 45 yards.

At 3-6, Dallas finds itself in a precarious position, with head coach Mike McCarthy under mounting pressure to salvage the season.

Unsurprisingly, sportsbooks list the Cowboys as underdogs at +280 with the top online casinos.

Injuries continue to plague Dallas, with cornerbacks DaRon Bland (foot) and Jourdan Lewis (neck) missing practice this week, alongside linebacker Nick Vigil (foot), whose status remains uncertain.

Houston Texans @ Dallas Cowboys betting predictions

Given Dallas’s poor form and mounting injuries, a turnaround against a strong Texans side seems unlikely. Expect C.J. Stroud to lead Houston to a dominant performance, with value found in covering the alternate line of -10.5 points at +136 with leading Sportsbooks.

With the Cowboys managing only six points last week, this game is unlikely to produce a high score. Each of Houston’s last four games has fallen under the total points line, making the under 42.5 points market a smart bet at -111.11 with Bovada.

Texans running back Joe Mixon continues to shine, averaging over 93 rushing yards per game and scoring in all but one game this season. If Houston takes control as expected, Mixon could play a significant role, offering value at +210 with Bet365 to score two or more touchdowns.

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